Rafa Benitez has said critical Everton fans aren't helping him to try and solve long-term problems at the club.
Banners calling for the Spaniard to leave were unfurled during Saturday's 3-2 FA Cup win at Hull City with some supporters also chanting for him to be sacked after the team trailed 1-0.
However, with Everton trophyless since 1995, Benitez said he can't be held responsible for their struggles and said fans would be better served to get behind the players.
Everton boss Rafa Benitez has urged disgruntled fans to get behind the players
'The problems (at Everton) are coming from a time ago.